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Briarwood School
School · MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
1801 S JAMES, Harrisonville, MO 64701
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Briarwood School
Briarwood School is a public school in Harrisonville, MO, part of the MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED. The school serves approximately 14 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $73,270, where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a distant town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 14 students, Briarwood School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, Briarwood School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 14 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Address
- 1801 S JAMES, Harrisonville, MO 64701
- Phone
- (816) 884-4707
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022).
Location
1801 S JAMES, Harrisonville, MO 64701
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Briarwood School may also want to explore other schools in the area. TRAINING CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 10.0 miles away, in nearby Garden City). Another option is RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE (rated 7.3/10, 9.8 miles away, in nearby Peculiar). Additionally, SHULL EARLY LEARNING CENTER (rated 7.1/10, 9.4 miles away, in nearby Peculiar). For more schools in Harrisonville, see our Harrisonville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MCEOWEN ELEM. Harrisonville | 0.1 mi | 7.0 |
| HARRISONVILLE MIDDLE Harrisonville | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. Harrisonville | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| HARRISONVILLE HIGH Harrisonville | 1.1 mi | 3.5 |
| HARRISONVILLE ELEM. Harrisonville | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| EVERETT WADE JUVENILE CTR. Harrisonville | 1.7 mi | — |
| EAST LYNNE ELEM. East Lynne | 6.1 mi | 6.0 |
| PECULIAR ELEM. Peculiar | 8.2 mi | 5.4 |
| SHULL EARLY LEARNING CENTER Peculiar | 9.4 mi | 7.1 |
| RAYMORE-PECULIAR SR. HIGH Peculiar | 9.6 mi | 5.9 |
| ARCHIE ELEMENTARY Archie | 11.0 mi | 6.5 |
| ARCHIE HIGH SCHOOL Archie | 11.0 mi | 6.0 |
| RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE Peculiar | 9.8 mi | 7.3 |
| PLEASANT HILL ELEM. Pleasant Hill | 10.8 mi | 5.0 |
| PLEASANT HILL MIDDLE Pleasant Hill | 11.0 mi | 3.8 |
| PLEASANT HILL HIGH Pleasant Hill | 11.0 mi | 5.0 |
| RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE Raymore | 11.3 mi | 5.0 |
| PLEASANT HILL PRIMARY Pleasant Hill | 11.1 mi | 5.8 |
| TRAINING CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Garden City | 10.0 mi | 7.5 |
| BRIDLE RIDGE ELEMENTARY Raymore | 11.4 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,270
Median Home Value
$234,200
Median Rent
$886/mo
Population
14,462
College Educated
18.5%
Homeownership
68.2%
Avg Commute
28.4 min
Poverty Rate
6%
Median Age
39.1
Community Profile
The community surrounding Briarwood School has a median household income of $73,270. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $234,200, with a median rent of $886/month. The local poverty rate of 6.0% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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| ANCHOR ACADEMY Vanduser, MO | — |
| COLLEGE VIEW SCHOOL Joplin, MO | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Briarwood School
What grades does Briarwood School serve?
Briarwood School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Briarwood School?
Briarwood School has an enrollment of approximately 14 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briarwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Briarwood School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Briarwood School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Briarwood School has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Briarwood School a charter school?
No, Briarwood School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Briarwood School a Title I school?
No, Briarwood School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Briarwood School?
21.4% of students at Briarwood School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,325/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Harrisonville). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 14
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 21.4%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cass County
- Phone
- (816) 884-4707
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED- District Enrollment
- 692
- Schools in District
- 35
Other Schools in This District
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